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NSS & Social Activities

Government Polytechnic Palanpur fosters a culture of social responsibility through NSS camps, blood donation drives, and health screening programmes.

9
NSS Camps
2023–2025
749+
Participants (NSS)
total student participants
70+
Blood Donors
Civil Hospital Palanpur
1,184+
Thalassemia Tested
7 screening drives (2016–2024)

NSS Special Camps

9 camps organized · 27 total days · 749+ student-participations

NSS Unit
# Date Duration Participants Note
1 2 Jan 2023 7 days 50 Annual Special Camp
2 14 Jul 2023 1 day 46 Single-day activity
3 9 Aug 2023 1 day 187 Single-day activity
4 10 Aug 2023 1 day 175 Single-day activity
5 8 Dec 2023 1 day 48 Single-day activity
6 10 Feb 2024 10 days 2 Camp leader/resource person
7 28 Mar 2024 1 day 70 Single-day activity
8 19 Apr 2024 1 day 170 Single-day activity
9 18 Jul 2025 4 days 1 NSS representative
Total 749+ 27 days total

About NSS at GPP Palanpur

The National Service Scheme (NSS) unit at Government Polytechnic Palanpur actively engages students in community service, rural development, and social awareness activities. NSS special camps cover areas including cleanliness drives, tree plantation, awareness on health and hygiene, and support for local communities. Students developing a sense of civic responsibility through NSS is a core goal of GPP's student development programme.

Blood Donation Camp

Blood Donation Drive

In collaboration with Civil Hospital Palanpur

Blood Collector Civil Hospital Palanpur
Date of Camp 9 May 2013
Blood Donors 70+

Why Blood Donation Matters

Blood donation camps organized at GPP Palanpur reinforce the institution's commitment to community welfare. Faculty and students actively participate, contributing to the blood bank at Civil Hospital Palanpur — serving the healthcare needs of Banaskantha district.

"Every donation can save up to three lives. GPP students lead the way."

Thalassemia Screening Drives

7 drives conducted in partnership with Indian Red Cross Society and YGEN Healthcare · 1,184+ persons tested (2016–2024)

# Conducting Organization Date Persons Tested
1 Indian Red Cross Society 15 Mar 2016 201
2 Indian Red Cross Society 21 Feb 2018 374
3 Indian Red Cross Society 11 Apr 2019 89
4 Indian Red Cross Society 26 Mar 2019 122
5 Indian Red Cross Society 7 Oct 2021 170
6 Indian Red Cross Society 21 Apr 2023 58
7 YGEN Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. 19 Apr 2024 170
Total Persons Screened 1,184+

Significance of Thalassemia Screening

Thalassemia is a hereditary blood disorder prevalent in the Gujarat region. GPP Palanpur has actively hosted screening drives since 2016 in partnership with the Indian Red Cross Society and YGEN Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. These drives create awareness and help in early detection, reducing the risk of severe complications. With 1,184+ persons screened over 7 drives, GPP's health initiative has made a meaningful impact in the Banaskantha community.

Notable Achievements

Institute

5th Place — Smart City Hackathon

Held at Rajkot · January 2020

Faculty

Patent Published — Dr. R N Patel

Application No: 202141060958 · January 2022

Also: Dr. L K Patel (PhD, EC) · Dr. N N Chaudhary (PhD, 2026)

Student

Patent — Water Alarm Tap

Dhaval P Nai · Enr. 186260319044 · January 2021